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1 Performance Planning System () The following is a v1.3 feature analysis, which clarifies differences, between and American Planning Association (APA) Land Based Classification Standards (LBCS) for color standardization, in addition to User-selected color palettes. Annotation (bearings, distances & curve information) is an integrated function of line and arc entities. When a point / number is changed, all dimensions are re-calculated automatically. Area/Shape Tracking Click on a parcel(s) or shape(s) and get total area of individual or groups of elements such as driveways, streets, walks, roof tops, green space, etc., to accurately quantify surface impacts and material costs. Auto compiles 3-D virtual reality. Digital Terrain model (DTM) is automatically draped. Do fly-overs, fly-throughs interactively. Uses gaming technology to navigate site. 3-D parameters set in Core Technology (see Core Technology). Auto corrects and adjusts traced polylines to form right angles and minimizes imperfections Auto Geospatial Cleanup Auto renders Parking stalls Auto Report Generation Data compiled into User specified Bar Charts, Pie Charts, legends, graphs. Example: Impervious surface impacts, topographic data, legal description (click on parcel), job costs, landscape material costs. Boundary input batch process option): offers ability to help identify and correct errors and re-run both closures & 1

2 Performance Planning System () The following is a v1.3 feature analysis, which clarifies differences, between and drawing features, instantly displayed upon refresh. By Layer Editing replaced by: User selects items, which can be edited individually or by layer or any combination thereof Command line requiring code entry is ELIMINATED, replaced by software automation for ease of data entry and manipulation Contour edge triangles removed automatically, which reduces user input required by other DTM generating software Coordinate geometry-based (COGO) drawing ( the drawing and geometry are the same data structure) Coordinate Geometry is position-based, eliminating point number management Coordinate geometry uses object (description) as primary information so that data can be isolated by description and the field data obtained, can be protected Core technology (English / Metric modes) calculates spatial data, & automatically identifies site boundary, closure errors. Ability to set Shape heights for Virtual Reality rendering. Corner circles without altering entity length; eliminates altering boundary lengths to define corners. 2

3 Performance Planning System () The following is a v1.3 feature analysis, which clarifies differences, between and Cost Estimating compiled from groups (built-in landscape material database, equipment, etc), includes shape areas and volumes, alignment lengths, and layer attributes with ability to specify man-hours, or other custom fields Curve creation: Generation of average curve radii based on a series of points, for design estimating and surveying Data Structure provides full 3-D coordinates continuously, with curve entities that can begin and end at a different elevations. Polylines can have multiple elevation changes along the entity. Digital Terrain Modeling (DTM) internal to job file DTM Contour line creation integrated to allow a view of any interval at any time DTM integration allows editing within the software while in design mode, rather than requiring the purchase of a separate add-on. DTM query interactive with cursor movement, to determine slope of line while being stretched to match a to surface in any mode of the software Drainage Flow indications Directional arrows are assigned automatically Earthwork (available 2012). This feature will be restricted to licensed engineers. 3

4 Performance Planning System () The following is a v1.3 feature analysis, which clarifies differences, between and File references are not existent. There is no need to externally reference a job file, thus minimizing file storage requirements and making design time more efficient, faster. File conversion Converts to & from all previous and current versions of ; reads DWG, DXF, Shape files, ASCII point files. Fillets graphically show all possible intersections, which allow easier determination and selection of the appropriate radii. Graphics rendered in high definition True-World textures & colors, enhanced with 3-D shadows, similar to PhotoShop. Graphics rendered in rough screen modes; visualization hampered by extensive (busy) line work. System must be constantly regen to depict an accurate representation of site plan Groups replace blocks ; includes valuable Shape Intelligence (see Shape Intelligence), which, among other features, offers 3- D virtual reality settings. Hydrology (storm water analysis) Images Ability to include and manipulate multiple images in background, foreground, or overlay all saved within the file. Impervious Surface Impacts: This is a Report of hard surfaces and structures that is automatically compiled with a single button press to indicate individual impervious elements and total impact compared to site area. 4

5 Performance Planning System () The following is a v1.3 feature analysis, which clarifies differences, between and Label (Text) style is integrated to the Layer Land Survey Raw Notes & Adjustments Landscape Design library built in, with over 3,000 plant materials, irrigation, graphic symbols, option for user defined fields and symbols, landscape cost estimating, transparent graphics, and automated material legend for site plan Manual s Purpose () ONLY to explain software functionality. Availability: online version only Manual s Purpose () is to lead the user through an Advanced Sustainable Land Planning Course; price includes both Online & hard copy versions, w/ full-pg. color illustrations and examples such as: manual provides examples of how to use design to improve functionality, aesthetics, livability, efficiencies that utilize land smarter, reduce environmental impact, while maintaining affordability. manual explains how to leverage livability as a feature to increase the long term stability of a development. manual illustrates sustainable runoff management, including providing the technology to minimize run-off. manual conveys how to harness the land s natural surface flow, minimizing the need for physical storm drainage systems, simultaneously reducing infrastructure requirements, construction costs, & environmental impacts. 5

6 Performance Planning System () The following is a v1.3 feature analysis, which clarifies differences, between and manual explains how Out Lot positioning can negatively impact commercial centers, negatively effecting adjacent businesses. manual introduces a unique pedestrian connectivity system that encourages use, through aesthetics, placement and safety. The system can increase development appeal while reducing costs and environmental impacts. manual introduces new zoning concepts that blend Residential with small businesses. manual challenges users to look beyond DENSITY, & exposes multiple avenues to increase development profitability. manual reveals the risks of design assumptions based upon inaccurate online mapping sources, within development economics. technology enables the designer to increase accuracy and integrate mapping simply. manual defines how to blend commercial and service retail into surrounding residential development as a vibrant amenity. manual comments on how Consultants can utilize the Purpose & Intent of Ordinances, to create new opportunities for Clients to move beyond the minimum-dimensions focus, prescribed in most zoning ordinances. manual promotes a balanced planning approach that safely integrates both pedestrian and vehicular traffic, minimizing conflicts occurring when design over-emphasizes transportation modes exclusive of environmental or site conflicts. 6

7 Performance Planning System () The following is a v1.3 feature analysis, which clarifies differences, between and manual introduces Architectural Shaping, a technique that can improve home values, & allow the designer to increase density up to 20% without variances. manual explores how landscape plans can be carried out within site context, preserving home view sheds. manual describes how to enhance development character & increase aesthetic appeal, through manipulation of architectural façades. manual establishes sound planning basics, and key quality-of-life amenities that help ensure development / neighborhood stability and longevity. manual defines the basics of Site Grading, with suggestions and shortcuts on how to utilize the natural terrain to reduce cut & fill, and avoid clear-cutting. This reduces both construction costs and environmental impacts. includes automated design features to simplify this process. manual promotes the use of preferred traffic diffuser (traffic circle) design, which improves traffic flow. provides Users the tools to make the intricate geometry of traffic diffusers easy. manual explains the use of Flow (traffic flow stabilizer), to reduce travel time and Energy dependence (fuel consumption) by minimizing stop/start effect in both commercial and residential planning. manual describes a preferred site design order, that places all physical elements in their greater context, to enhance livability. 7

8 Performance Planning System () The following is a v1.3 feature analysis, which clarifies differences, between and manual incorporates basic Storm and Sanitary sewer design theory, economic impacts of alternative design iterations on development, and how reduction of infrastructure expense is integral to successful planning and development. manual discusses how to implement asymmetric architectural elements in a development to increase ROI (return on Investment) for the developer. provides the technology to easily implement asymmetric architectural layouts. manual provides new driveway design alternatives that can reduce costs and environmental impacts up to 50%. also provides the technology to simplify advanced driveway design. manual provides planning examples set at human-scale (HS) and includes renderings in 3-D virtual reality to emphasize HS design s positive impact. s scalability can improve both developer and builder success. manual includes Context Integration (CI). CI makes it easy to orient buildings to gain livability, within their greater context ( the site); by easily specifying and locating details such as room function and window placement. Mirror flips geometry and shapes of drawing, to reverse architectural floor plans (even with curves). Offsets can be multiple along arc and line entities and layers can be changed while in a prompt. Point descriptions are automatically compiled while creating new entities based upon current layer 8

9 Performance Planning System () The following is a v1.3 feature analysis, which clarifies differences, between and Priced at $2,995. ( systems are priced over $8,900; example, Auto 2012 = $3,995 + Auto Civil 2010 = $4,995) Profile query. Profile alignments through DTM is a visualization of natural ground slopes can include curves Save as Picture a function that allows the image shown on the display to be saved in a picture format file at a higher resolution than a screen capture Scale of Plan label Automatically changes when scale of plan changes. Shape Intelligence incorporated in the file, includes for example, item cost, description, elevation, environmental parameters (i.e. impervious or pervious); eliminates a separate data structure or file management. Shape entity visibility can be Active or Inactive, with the ability to re-order Shapes at will. Shape Protection warns if the shape already exists with the same name, or a different name (at the same location), to prevent overlap errors. Shape Reporting (see Auto Report generation) by name, name and area, with options of total area, boundary data, Shape listing, legal description writing, or station information. Shape Representation by cross-hatch, color, or Real World texture. 9

10 Performance Planning System () The following is a v1.3 feature analysis, which clarifies differences, between and Shape Shadows makes 2-D drawings appear with depth. Shadows can also be semi-transparent. Shape Structure defines object parameters, such as Pervious, Impervious or To Be Ignored, (for auto-generated Environmental Report). Other ex. include (but are not limited to) object height, surface texture or colors. Shapes can use a list to point from, to eliminate typographic errors Site Planning Symbol Library built in or can be user defined? Slope shading provides color coded representations, using gradients in increments of 10% slopes. Splits lines or arcs on all active layers, and auto-fills dimensions, in a single command. Stand Alone (Requires no 3 rd party add-on to perform Advanced Site Planning and renderings for land development Street Design vertical curve with ability to assign street templates Surveying COGO The ability to import data directly from a survey data collector to form the basis of boundary, topography, and common surveying needs. 10

11 Performance Planning System () The following is a v1.3 feature analysis, which clarifies differences, between and System s Purpose (): To elevate Site Planning technology and results, to higher standards. The new Standard: Make a higher quality of life affordable to all income levels; utilize resource and material-efficient design concepts, in an environmentally sustainable platform. Communicate ideas simply through 3-D virtual reality imagery. Terrain Model Creation Transform protection on curves: Prohibits movement of points in arcs that can destroy integrity of curve on entities. Traverse Geometry can use standard surveying-coded bearings, quadrants, and distances or simply enter the data in a variety of formats, and the (patents pending) technology automatically breaks the data down into its proper form for entry. Utility Design 11